The Verdict: The house jumbo fried wings come tossed in a housemade chile sauce, garlic and fresh herbs. This particular sauce is a sweet and sticky one, so have some napkins handy. The same flavor components coat the "batatas" -- spicy flash-fried potatoes -- in addition to a toss in tabbouleh, which lends a nice, light counterpart to mellow out the robust flavors.

The house hummus comes with plenty of pita for dipping, making it a solid traditional staple, whereas Layla's falafel fries put an interesting twist on a classic Middle Eastern dish. Described on the menu as the "superfood of french fries," the ground chickpeas take on a new form as rectangular-shaped wedges with toasty, crispy edges served with tzatziki aioli for dipping.

Falafel fries with tzatziki aioli.

The appetizers quickly quelled our appetites, but when it came down to it, the happy-hour selection actually only included wings that day. While the food menu varies during the restaurant's midday specials, we're told the "late night lounge" consistently offers a larger selection over the weekends. Check those specials out Thursday through Saturday from 9 p.m. to close for half-price hookah and more.